Mission Statement
The Raymond Central Youth Sports Association (RCYSA) is a volunteer organization with a mission to encourage youth development by providing opportunities for personal and athletic growth. RCYSA promotes sportsmanship, self-esteem, commitment and the development of skills through athletic opportunities that will provide a safe, healthy and positive learning environment.
Objective
The objective of the RCYSA is to provide programs that will foster the value of teamwork while building community. It is the philosophy of RCYSA that the value of teamwork and the fundamental skills of various sports will hold value far beyond the courts or fields. While our programs will aim to be competitive, their primary focus will remain the development of well-rounded athletes participating in fair-play.
Goals
RCYSA will serve as a facilitator to provide assistance and resources in the following areas:
- To communicate youth sports opportunities including registrations, facility needs, advertisement, skill development and assistance and further opportunities such as coaches clinics and tournaments.
- To connect the communities of Ceresco, Davey, Raymond and Valparaiso with a variety of sports programs. This will provide for maximum consistency, program development and earlier development of friendships among the youth.
- To promote good sportsmanship and be proactive about maintaining safe and healthy environments for athletic opportunities.
- To establish programs where all participants will receive playing time without pressure of “making the team.” Participants are taught through good sportsmanship, hard work and fair play that competitive teams can be built while having fun.